Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is looking into the options presented to people in remote communities by working from home.

People who work from home have been advised to develop a routine and stick to it as closely as possible in order to boost their productivity.

Employers have been advised not to forget their responsibilities when it comes to the safety of their homeworkers.

Working from home could bring with it a range of benefits that are particularly enjoyable over the summer months.

Working from home appears to encourage employees to follow better ethics than if they are cooped up in the office everyday.

The right to request flexible working practices, such as the option to work from home, should be extended by the government.

Finding a job which allows them to work from home could help mothers who are struggling with childcare costs.

The variety of people who work from home is “fundamentally misunderstood” in a number of areas, according to architect Dr Frances Holliss from London Metropolitan University.

Businesses and individuals can benefit from allowing employees to work from home on either a permanent or temporary basis.